reviews
The Smile's 'A Light for Attracting Attention' Could Easily Pass for Radiohead
PUBLISHED May 10, 2022
Until now, Radiohead side-projects have always served a clear purpose, distinct from the band: Thom Yorke has indulged his electronic fixat...
Leikeli47 Remains as Sharp as Ever on 'Shape Up'
PUBLISHED May 10, 2022
Leikeli47 doesn't care what you think about her — "The only thing I need validated is my parking," she sings on Shape Up single "Zoom." In...
'The Pentaverate' Will Not Bring About the Mike Myers Renaissance
Directed by Tim Kirkby
PUBLISHED May 10, 2022
Some of Mike Myers's comedy peers have undergone critical reappraisals in recent years: Adam Sandler starred in prestige indie Uncut Gems a...
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Dives Down a Wormhole of MCU References
Directed by Sam Raimi
PUBLISHED May 9, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a solidly entertaining entry that will delight diehard fans of the MCU. There are cross-refe...
Land of Talk Reemerged at Their Own Pace in Ottawa
Club SAW, May 8
PUBLISHED May 9, 2022
Land of Talk have been consistently plagued by a run of unforeseen disruptions since releasing their debut LP, Some Are Lakes, in 2008, suc...
Benedict Cumberbatch and Arcade Fire Were All-Time Greats on 'Saturday Night Live'
May 7, 2022
PUBLISHED May 8, 2022
In a very satisfying and consistent episode, Benedict Cumberbatch proved why he's an all-time great host and Arcade Fire put on a hell of a...
Ellevator Emerge Fully Formed on 'The Words You Spoke Still Move Me'
PUBLISHED May 6, 2022
For a debut to emerge as if forged of a decades-long discography is an impressive feat, but that's exactly what Hamilton-born trio Ellevato...
'Peace by Chocolate' Is a Sweet Story of Canadian Community
Directed by Jonathan Keijser
PUBLISHED May 6, 2022
In 2016, the Hadhad family arrived at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport as refugees from a war-torn Syria. The family would settl...